It’s okay to be different story:

Children need to experience a sense of belonging in order to form a secure identity and sense of self. This begins with knowing, and being proud of, where they come from and having respect for all people regardless of their differences. As a rainbow nation, in a world that is full of diversity and constant change, one of the most important aspects of what unites us is our difference.

Watering Whole Holistic Preschool embraces different forms of family structures and prides itself on being an open-minded and secure environment where children can play, learn and grow as unique individuals.

Over the holidays we invite you to make a picture book all about your child or an important aspect of your child’s life…it could be about how they were born, all about their family, all about their culture, the first year of their lives, a time of great change…anything really.

Include photos and/or drawings and then spend time reading it with your child as often as they like. This will become a treasured book in your child’s library and is a wonderful way for them to feel proud of who they are. Every child’s story is different and helping them to see that, and to feel celebrated as the unique individual they are, is such a wonderful gift!

Our children have loved the stories we have written about them and their beginnings/early years and depending on what you have access to, you can either use actual photos of your little one(s) or else just draw (or even get them to draw) simple pictures to illustrate their story.

It’s such a lovely and meaningful activity to do together and will always hold special meaning for them.